A Texas Wine and Food Experience - Gone to the Dogs

What better way to appreciate wine and food in Texas but through a common appreciation of dogs. To be specific, last night’s wine and food experience would not have happened but for such a situation.

Yesterday evening’s dinner was prepared and served by private chef, Gary Mularski of Dining Chez Vous. It was “payment” for watching Gary’s new dog, a young female Labradoodle named Reagan. Reagan met us at the door with tail wagging and wet dog kisses.

We told Gary that his offer of a personally prepared gourmet dinner was a grand idea. However, I volunteered that he had to let me bring the wine (wink, wink). Chef Gary approved and emailed us the following menu that got my salivary juices flowing and provided input for my wine selections:

Roasted Pepper & Gorgonzola Bruschetta
Red & yellow peppers, Gorgonzola cheese, basil oil on garlic toast

Sweet Duck Sausage
Served with cherry compote, foie gras mustard & mixed greens with red wine vinaigrette

French Whole Wheat Baguette with Chèvre Parsley Butter

Braised Beef Short Ribs - Slow Braised in Red Wine
Served with caramelized Parmesan Polenta & orange glazed carrots

Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie
Served with homemade French vanilla ice cream

More details at: http://vintagetexas.com/blog/?p=1185

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